In the sequel to Pirates of the Caribbean, which will not be made, the Royal Navy seized more than a ton of cocaine, which is worth about $175 million.
HMS Dauntless tracked a “go-ship” that was smuggling the drug and then destroyed a wildcat helicopter. The Royal Marines and a team from the U.S. searched the boat and found 2,777 pounds of cocaine.
This mission was the first time the Royal Navy used new sensors in this type of mission. Usually, it is used in the skies to find fighter jets.
The officers of the ship spoke about using the new technology, “It shows that not only are we able to disrupt the flow of drugs at sea, but have the ability to sense and track air traffic suspected of transporting drugs.”
This positive outlook is shared by the ship’s commanding officer. Commander Benjamin Dorrgton said, “The successful counter illicit trafficking operation demonstrates the value of working with partners such as the US Coast Guard and the professionalism of the ship’s company of HMS Dauntless.”
If you are looking to smuggle almost 3,000 pounds of cocaine just off the coast of the Caribbean, you might want to watch out for the HMS Dauntless.